I have cantilevered deck joists running from the second fllor of my house, supporting a small (4′ X 12′ ) balcony/deck. The construction is stucco on frame. The balcony is covered with a roof. Should the joists be flashed before deck boards are applied. If so, how should this be done without disturbing the finished stucco surface?
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New construction? Yes. By flashing it before the stucco is applied.
Old Construction? Yes. If no flashing currently exists, I'd disturb the stucco and flash.
I'd also wrap the tops of the joists with I&W Shield prior to decking.
Mike Hennessy
Pittsburgh, PA
I have a similar deck for my clothesline off the second floor. My bricklayer just bricked right up through it. I had a sheet vinay for exterior applied and that guy screwed in some trim peice and a little bead of elastomeric caulk against the brick. I check it every fall and after about 10 years it is still good. I also wrapped the perimeter joists with capping and installed perforated aluminum soffit underneath.
Have a good day
CLiffy
Yes, and better if the top is cut so as to create a slight slope away from the building.
I also like to use IW shield on the joists followed by a metal cap with "drip" legs so as to help keep the sides of the joist from getting soaked.
Actually I like to not cantilever exposed wood members at all. The combined moisture/temperature gradients that are possible inside the wall cavity are perfect for "dry rot" fungi to grow I have been told.